N6521X - 1960 Cessna 210 Aircraft Registration

C210

1960 CESSNA 210

Aircraft Description

N6521X is a 1960 Cessna 210, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nelson Scott W in Summerset, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 13, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on September 6, 2016. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N6521X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A896B9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6521X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.2851, -95.7844 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6521X was last updated on September 2, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 210 Centurion, a high-performance single-engine aircraft that dominated the retractable-gear general aviation market for over two decades, first flew on January 22, 1957. This low-wing monoplane could carry up to six passengers and featured innovative retractable landing gear with fuel-injected Continental engines producing 260-310 horsepower. With cruise speeds reaching 200 knots and a service ceiling above 20,000 feet, the 210 bridged the performance gap between fixed-gear singles and twin-engine aircraft. Cessna Aircraft Company produced 9,304 examples between 1960 and 1986. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C210.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6521X. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1960
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
210
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C210210 Centurion
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 13, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 6, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
NELSON SCOTT W
Address
10363 WILMINGTON DR
City
SUMMERSET
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57718
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52113271
Mode S Code (Hex)
A896B9

Additional Details

Registration
N6521X
Serial Number
57521
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00622576

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 01:32:05)
Airport
Latitude
36.284118
Longitude
-95.784243

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC